I help students navigating gender transition, identity exploration, and trauma, especially those in LGBTQIA+ and queer spaces. My style is direct, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, drawing on Feminist Theory, Relational Cultural Theory, and attachment frameworks informed by lived experience. I want you to feel seen, not pathologized, whatever your background or identity, and to reconnect with your core self. Together, we will build trust, explore what is shaping your world, and make space for he...
I help LGBTQIA+ students explore identity, gender, and sexuality while supporting challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is client-centered, culturally sensitive, and grounded in relational, feminist, and mindfulness-based practices. I believe your culture and identity are central to your healing journey. Together, we'll build a safe, affirming space where you feel seen and empowered to grow. My pronouns are she/her....
We value everyone that comes through our door as a unique individual. We are committed to providing a welcoming environment for all clients that come to our office, for our staff, and we also extend these values to our other professional relationships. You can meet with a therapist in-person or virtually. Therapy appointments generally last for an hour and meet routinely once a week. You and your therapist can discuss what is the best schedule for you and your situation....
My practice is guided by curiosity and nonjudgment. Therapy is a place to let go of shame, where all topics can be brought to the table. My goal is to provide a safe space where we can question, cry, laugh, and feel it all together. My style is deeply empathetic and introspective with a sense of playfulness and lightheartedness. I practice from an emotions-focused, attachment, and psychodynamic lens. My approach also includes existential, narrative, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction frameworks...
Shelly Gore, LCSW, is dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges with compassion and expertise. At LifeStance Health in Illinois, she offers specialized therapy to help clients achieve contentment and resilience. Shelly welcomes children, adolescents, and adults into her practice, ensuring a safe space for healing and growth. With over two decades of experience, Shelly specializes in PTSD/Trauma, ADHD, and Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety. She is passionate about supporting individ...
As a therapist, I work closely with young adults as they navigate the challenges of college life (identity exploration, academic pressure, major life shifts etc.) drawing on proven methods suited to this stage of development. My background in university counseling informs a focused, strengths-oriented style that helps students gain direction and build confidence. My specialty areas include navigating life transitions, managing anxiety and depression, understanding self and others, and exploring ...
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected from yourself, or unsure about your next steps? Maybe you’re questioning who you are, what you want, or where you truly belong. The weight of the world, especially the current political and social climate, can make it even harder to find your footing. You're not alone in this. You're likely here because you’re ready to feel more like you again. I work with creatives, deep thinkers, and sensitive folks who are ready to reconnect with their authentic self and ma...
I support LGBTQIA+ students navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar disorder, and identity exploration, including gender and cultural identity. My approach is collaborative and adaptive, drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-based practices to find what works best for you. I'm LGBTQ+ affirming, culturally responsive, and committed to supporting neurodivergent and disabled students. Together, we'll build coping skills, confidence, and a stronger sense of self. My pronouns are she/...
I support students navigating issues around sex, intimacy, gender identity, relational dynamics, shame, creativity blocks, or spiritual and religious trauma, using holistic, trauma-focused, interpersonal, and EMDR-informed approaches. I believe therapy should create a space where your truth matters, your experiences, your identity, and your spirituality all shape how you heal. Together, we'll work to build tools, growth, and connection so you can move past what's hurting you and towards what you...
I support students exploring identity, gender, LGBTQIA+ concerns, life transitions, and trauma including PTSD and C-PTSD. As a queer, nonbinary therapist, I understand how identity and lived experience shape your story. My approach draws from DBT, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and Parts Work, always grounded in compassion and connection. I strive to create a welcoming space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow. My pronouns are they/them....
Dr. Raymond Gonzales, MD, is a compassionate psychiatrist dedicated to supporting children, teens, and young adults in Illinois through life?s challenges. With a personalized approach, he blends therapeutic techniques and medication management to create a safe, supportive environment where patients can navigate mental health concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and depression. Dr. Gonzales emphasizes fostering emotional independence, helping individuals and families build resilience and confidence as...
Nina Dismukes has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with attention issues, learning disabilities, substance use, self-esteem, expressing emotions, trauma, coping skills, and more. Nina believes that effective therapy is a soulful-healing process that takes time, patience, loyalty, self-love, and the openness to communicate. Nina feels that it is important to help empower patients by allowing them to express themselves in a way that makes them feel com...
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I’m a Clinical Psychologist who works with a large number of students and early career professionals navigating a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship and family concerns, and identity-related questions. I believe that therapy is a collaborative and creative process that unfolds through developing a strong alliance with a therapist. I strive to provide ...
Augustyn Family Services is a group psychotherapy practice located in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago. Our therapists utilize a warm, supportive, and collaborative approach in order to partner with our clients to create a path towards positive change. All of us at Augustyn Family Services understand that the trust our clients put in us is a great privilege and we work to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can feel very seen, heard, understood, and supported. Using ...
I specialize in supporting LGBTQIA+ students and those navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or substance use, always providing a safe and affirming space. I take a collaborative and relational approach that helps students explore patterns, rewrite old narratives, and uncover strengths they may not recognize in themselves. My pronouns are he/him....
Annabel Punsalan is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. Annabel is very compassionate, caring, understanding, non-judgmental, detail oriented, and a well-rounded provider. Her goal is to provide the highest quality of care for every patient encounter. Outside of work, Annabel enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, watching, traveling, and eating out. She is passionate about people who need attention and support in their m...
Taking the first step into therapy can be overwhelming and challenging, especially for younger clients. I strive to create a safe, welcoming space where each client feels seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. I have a deep passion for working with children and adolescents and helping them navigate life’s challenges and meeting them with patience and compassion as they enter into therapy. In each session, I meet clients with warmth, acceptance, and empathy to cultivate a space where they fe...
There are so many reasons to engage in art therapy and counseling services. You may feel highly rewarded yet emotionally exhausted from your work. You may find that living with your emotions while protecting those around you leaves you feeling disconnected and isolated. You may be a student and completely overwhelmed by the demands of the virtual classroom, social distancing, work and finances. You may have a traumatic history that continues to dictate how you engage with others. You know y...
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